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Blood Type and Blood Pressure Correlations to Body Mass Index in Young Adults Suwito, Bambang Edi; Kalanjati, Viskasari P; Abdurachman, Abdurachman
Folia Medica Indonesiana Vol. 56, No. 3
Publisher : Folia Medica Indonesiana

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Specific ABO blood type was reported to the higher risk of having overweight and obesity. The laters had also been suggested to correlate to blood pressure. Here we studied blood type and blood pressure amongst seemingly healthy university students of IIKBW, Kediri to understand their correlations to the body mass index (BMI). The blood typing (ABO typing, Eryclone®) and blood pressure (automated digital sphygmomanometer) of 74 male and 76 female were measured in duplicate accordingly. The BMI was analysed from the student's body weight and height using a digital balance and a microtoise staturemeter, respectively. Data were analysed using SPSS 17 with p<0.05 level of significance. There were 18.7% students have A blood type, 31.3% students were B type, 44% were O and 6.0% with AB blood type. There were 30.7% students with obesity, 18% overweight, 36% normal weight and 15.3% underweight. There were 4.7% had a hypertension, 28.7% pre-hypertension, and 66.7% were normal. No significant correlations found between BMI or the blood pressure to any specific ABO blood type, except between the blood pressure and the AB blood type (r=-0.179, p=0.03). However, there was a significant correlation between BMI and blood pressure (r=0.327, p=0.000). We observed no significant associations between any specific ABO blood type with the BMI and blood pressure. However, high blood pressures amongst students with obesity were found. Males were more common to suffer from obesity and high blood pressure than females.
Empowerment of Santri in Preventing Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) through Education on Immune System Resilience and Herbal Processing Suwito, Bambang Edi; Handayani, Handayani; Agustina, Titin Sholihah; Setiawan, Tirta Akbar Putra; Maula, Elqisha Avatry; Aviciena, Raditya Ahmad; Andriansyah, Ahmad Istan; Firdaus, Farhan Zidany; Azzahra, Aslin Nuroniyah; Imansyah, Atha Zaky; Berliyani, Jella; Rodhiyana, Rosda
Indonesia Berdaya Vol 7, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : UKInstitute

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comprehensive education on ARI prevention. The program involved 20 female santri and was implemented through a series of activities, including counseling, practical training in herbal processing, and the initiation of a Family Medicinal Plant (TOGA) garden. Evaluation results show a significant increase in knowledge, proven by an average post-test score increase of 6.5% and a shift in knowledge classification to the "Good" category (from 75% to 95%). Furthermore, the program successfully formed a group of santri cadres responsible for managing the TOGA garden, establishing a model for sustainability. Overall, this program not only successfully increased the individual capacity of the santri but also created a sustainable, community-based support system, which can serve as an important foundation for health improvement in the pesantren environment
Microplastic and Nanoplastic Pollution in Pregnant Women: Contribution to Preterm Birth and Health Policy Implications Arga Setyo Adji; Alan Dharmasaputra; Florencia Audrey; Grace Eka Wijayanti; Luh Putu Diah Ayuning; Bambang Edi Suwito; Angela Puspita
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 11 (2025): November
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

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Microplastic and nanoplastic pollution has emerged as a major environmental and public health issue, particularly in developing countries such as Indonesia, where contamination levels are among the highest in the world. Recent findings from Ekspedisi Sungai Nusantara (2022) revealed microplastic concentrations of up to 636 particles per liter in East Java’s rivers, indicating widespread exposure through water, air, and food sources. Indonesia also ranks third globally in plastic pollution, contributing approximately 3.4 million tons annually. This study employs a literature review and policy analysis approach to assess the impact of microplastic exposure on maternal and fetal health, with an emphasis on preterm birth risk and the adequacy of current regulatory frameworks. Evidence from human and animal studies indicates that microplastics can translocate across the placental barrier, inducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and endocrine disruption that may impair fetal development and increase the risk of preterm birth. Despite the implementation of the Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia No. 2 of 2025 concerning reproductive health, the absence of explicit environmental pollutant protection clauses highlights a critical policy gap. Strengthening intersectoral collaboration among the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is essential to establish national safety thresholds, implement continuous monitoring, and integrate reproductive health protections into environmental policies. This study underscores the urgent need for comprehensive microplastic management strategies and maternal health safeguards to mitigate the growing risks associated with microplastic and nanoplastic exposure in Indonesia.